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JK03 LEW

2003 Suzuki VL800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,930 mi
Last recorded1,930 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki VL80011,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK03 LEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVL800
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 1,930 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 18,188 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 17,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 16,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 15,605 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 15,600 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 14,660 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 14,660 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 14,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 14,232 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 9,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2013 5,350 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 3,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 3,058 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 3,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 2,704 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 2,163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 1,617 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VL800?

Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 1,166 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
596
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 57
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
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JK03 LEW is a 2003 Suzuki VL800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki VL800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 11,897 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki VL800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JK03 LEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VL800 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki VL800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JK03 LEW registered?

JK03 LEW is a 2003 Suzuki VL800, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is JK03 LEW safe to buy?

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